Service-Learning Staff

Duties: faculty support and recognition, program strategy and oversight, campus collaborations

Kara came to Boise State in 2000 from a nationally ranked Service-Learning program at the University of Utah. She brings over twenty years of experience consulting with faculty, students, and community agencies. Kara earned her bachelor’s degree from Macalester College in Minnesota and her master’s degree in Communication from the University of Utah.

Duties: Community Partnerships, Community Work-study management, Logistical systems management

Mike has worked for the Service-Learning program for over 5 years in student support and during summer 2018 transitioned his skills into developing community partnerships. Before Boise State, Mike managed Plant and Fire programs for the Student Conservation Association across the country after completing his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Washington. Previous to working in the education field, Mike studied the effects of fire on plant communities across the western landscape for a variety of government agencies. Mike is a daily bike commuter, community organizer, and outdoor enthusiast.

Duties: service-learning student support, community student employment, classroom & instructor support during the service-learning semester

Erin started with the Boise State Service-Learning program in November 2018. Erin has earned a M.S. in Health Education, focusing on adolescence and substance abuse and prior to coming to Boise State she directed University of the Pacific’s community center focusing on leadership, education, and service where her work has focused on community building, service, social advocacy, student development and leadership. Erin has been a foster parent, distance hiker, and wants nothing more than for folks to become educated citizens of our global community.

Duties: Supports Service-Learning programming, outreach, and student support

Em joined the Service-Learning team as an SLA in August 2022. She is an undergraduate seeking a Bachelors in Environmental Studies. Em enjoys helping peers learn more about themselves by connecting with their community through Service-Learning.

Duties: Supports Service-Learning programming, outreach, and student support

Bethanny joined the Service-Learning team in August 2021. She is an undergraduate seeking a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Film and Television Arts. Bethanny enjoys helping students find valuable ways to learn about themselves while serving their community.

Duties: community partner outreach and capacity building development, logistical support of the service-learning program and student employees.

Annie is pursuing her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University, exploring research interests in women studies, non-profit organizations, migration, and public opinion. She has earned an undergraduate degree of International Relations and a master’s degree in Political Science before coming to Boise. Annie brings international working and volunteer experience from governmental and non-profit organizations, thus enjoys contributing to community development, traveling, learning about different cultures, and giving a little towards making this world a better place for all living beings.